Cover of A Gift for Abuelita: Celebrating the Day of the Dead / Un regalo para Abuelita: En celebracion del Día de los Muertos

A Gift for Abuelita: Celebrating the Day of the Dead / Un regalo para Abuelita: En celebracion del Día de los Muertos

This affectionate picture book reveals Rosita's sense of loss when her grandmother dies, and how the family works together on the Day of the Dead to restore the healing power of remembrance.

Themes
diversity
Setting
ChristmasSpain
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 32 pages

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